The Charming Small Town in Illinois That's Perfect For A Fall Day Trip
By Linze Rice|Published September 05, 2023
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Linze Rice
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Ope! From the rural cornfields of DeKalb County, Linze is an Illinois native and true Midwestern gal who can make a mean bonfire and whip up a perfect marshmallow salad. Since 2014, her bylines and photography have appeared in the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Magazine, Chicago Sun-Times, and Block Club Chicago/DNAinfo Chicago, Only in Your State, and more. She has interviewed Dolly Parton, written about beloved diners along historic Route 66, visited the last Rainforest Cafe in the Illinois, and reviewed luxurious English manor-inspired hotels. Whether it's writing about a local gem or world-renowned establishment, Linze brings a heartwarming and historical perspective to each story, using facts, wit, and personal experience to impress upon readers the importance of culture, food, travel, and all things local. Her favorite destinations in Illinois include Starved Rock State Park, Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood, the charming small town of Sycamore, and historic Rosehill Cemetery. When she's not writing or photographing, Linze enjoys gardening, spending time with her husband and pets, cooking, baking, and grilling, and relaxing with trashy TV.
There’s nothing better than a fall day in Illinois. After a scorching summer, and just before a long, dark, winter, we get a brief reprieve from the extremes with about 6-8 weeks’ worth of lovely sweater weather, campfires, and golden leaves. It’s an ideal time of year for a road trip to visit a pumpkin patch, fall festival, or do some craft show shopping. For those who, like me, enjoy making the most out of the fleeting season, we rounded up the best things to do in Clinton, Illinois for a fall day trip.
So, will the best things to do in Clinton, Illinois for a fall day trip make your travel bucket list? Where’s your favorite place to enjoy a fall day in Illinois? Tell us in the comments! Start planning your trip by checking out the City of Clinton’s website, as well as the Apple n’ Pork Festival Facebook page and the Terror on Washington Street website. Want to fully embrace the season with a cute fall? This adorable, top-rated crewneck sweatshirt from Etsy has all the autumn vibes! And if you plan to make a road trip to visit Clinton, make sure you have all your travel essentials ready with our handy road trip packing guide.
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